A quick break from the burping to say thank you to some very key and important mamas players in my life. Each of you has been nothing short of amazing in your reassurement of me as I navigate being a first time mommy. Your tips, "it gets better" texts, and words of advice are sometimes the only thing that gets me through a certain hour of the day. Your "try this!" examples for gas/hiccups/fussy baby times have saved us (Jess Boss, your telling me to re-blow up and bounce on the yoga ball has become our go to soothing/get baby to sleep technique for which apt 2A is forever grateful.) You laugh with me about having high maintence kids (Kristin, Abbey O), share the Aussie Mom ways (Milly), confirm the Moby wrap is really the best carrier once you get the hang of it (Katy), and get excited even when I innundate Instagram with pics of Morgan(Meredith, Kendall.) When I don't think I'm able to go on for weeks on end of little shut eye, you remind me that the population is exploding(Abby) and that people even choose to have more than one kid---something that seems like an insurmountable feat to me at the moment. When I feared colic you all consoled me and reminded me that babies cry(Meghan) and to try one thing out at a time to calm her (Erin.) It's not colic---she had 3 evenings where she was a train wreck. And then we figured her out some more and look at us now---we may nurse more at night and dance & sing around the place like silly fools but it works! And consoles her. Yay! And to all the other mommies in my world and blogosphere---each of you has made me feel more confident in every message. I am so very grateful for your friendship and connection.

Every day IS getting better (last night/yesterday evening was a dream, not an ounce of the crank). We are realizing her fussiness is all gas related and as her tummy matures her temperament is sweet as pie. Her faces as she stretches in the morning are still my favorite part of the day---as my Mom says it looks like she has to wake every cell of her body up before opening her eyes:)

And speaking of my Mom, I cannot begin to thank you enough for all that you did for us this past week. You were such an integral factor in getting us comfortable in life at home with Morgan, keeping the apartment clean, changing almost every diaper, and snuggling with our girl when I needed an extra morning snooze. You allowed us to go on a few date nights out, you learned along with us what makes Morgan tick and I will treasure those days you spent with us forever. We miss you already!!

...baby is up and Aunt Eliz is only here for a few more hours: seriously why is LA so far away?

YOU are welcome but I really could never get enough of Morgan pics. Happy to be along for the blog-ride :)

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Katy

1/14/2013 09:07:47 am

Pretty soon these sleepless moments will all be a vague memory! All babies are fussy and have their moments, they will pass! You are doing great! Just cuddle lots, sleep when you can and pretty soon she will be 6 months old :)

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Sarah: one part of a family of THREE with my husband Lee and sweet girl Morgan, simply wanting to chronicle the path I'm on and the path that will come to be. For now it's NYC urban mamaville where everyday is a new adventure! (Actually, just getting to the post office is an adventure.)